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Coffee Fest announces cold brew competition
To capitalise on the popularity of cold brew coffee, trade show organiser Coffee Fest is debuting the America’s Best Cold Brew competition at its Anaheim, California show in September.
Colombian coffee production rises by 8%
Despite adversities experienced in July by Colombia, coffee production has increased by 8% during the last twelve months (August 2015 – July 2016).
Tea gets a superfood boost
Food and drink scientists from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, Scotland, have teamed up with artisan tea company Eteaket to produce the UK’s first sea buckthorn fruit tea blend.
Califia Farms launches cold brew campaign
Califia Farms has unveiled a new ‘Better Coffee for All’ multi channel marketing campaign and website.
SCAA members vote yes
Members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) has voted in favour of merging with the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe.
Cott Corporation acquires S&D Coffee & Tea
S&D Coffee & Tea has accepted an offer made by the Cott Corporation to be acquired.
Peet’s Coffee unveils RTD cold brew
Peet’s Coffee has rolled out its ready-to-drink (RTD) premium cold brew coffee line with Baridi Black, Coffee au Lait and Dark Chocolate.
Starbucks enters into agreement with Mars Drinks
Starbucks has announced an agreement with Mars Drinks, allowing for workplaces to offer freshly brewed cups of coffee any time of the day.
Caffe Luxxe celebrates 10 years
In 2006, Caffe Luxxe was created by two best friends, Mark Wain and Gary Chau, who quit their corporate jobs to build a dream of owning a local neighborhood café.
WHO’s cancer research wing reclassifies coffee
“Coffee Drinkers Live Longer” the National Coffee Association (NCA) declared following the news that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an official body of both the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations has positively reclassified coffee.
WCR announces regional headquarters in El Salvador
Deepening its commitment to a struggling coffee origin, World Coffee Research (WCR) announced that it would establish a regional headquarters office in El Salvador.
New RTD premium iced coffee
Caribou Coffee is expanding its caffeinated possibilities to its fans and soon-to-be fans nationwide.
Community Coffee expands
Community Coffee Company announced the opening of its newest sales location in St Louis, Missouri. .
Juan Valdez opens first café in Curacao
Juan Valdez expects to open three cafés in Curacao over the next three years.